History and archaeology
Güzelyurt Underground City
Güzelyurt, Aksaray
An underground city in central Güzelyurt, entered through the Seljuk-era 'Develik' structure, with three of its seven levels cleared and open to visitors.
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Its story
One of the underground cities carved into Cappadocia's soft tuff layers, it has seven levels according to the Kültür Portalı (Culture Portal), three of which have been cleared and opened to tourism. It is entered through a Seljuk-era structure locally called 'Develik'. Narrow passages, ventilation shafts, storerooms and living rooms show how this settlement, designed for hiding in times of danger, functioned. In recent years an exhibition on local history and culture has also been set up inside.
Key facts
- Levels
- 7 (3 open to visitors)
- Admission
- Ticket/Müzekart (Museum Pass) status should be verified
- Visit duration
- 30–45 minutes
Trip purpose
- Rainy day
- Traveling with kids
Location
38.27645, 34.37059
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/aksaray/gezilecekyer/selime-katedrali-ve-peribacalari | https://www.gazetebirlik.com/yasam/tarihin-derinliklerinde-sanat-yolculugu-guzelyurtun-yeralti-sehrinde-buyuleyici-sergi/976501 | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q139437313